Is zakah obligatory on jewelry?
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Question:
The questioner asks: Is zakah obligatory on a girl who does not work and has some simple jewelry that her father gave her as a gift?
Answer:
If this jewelry is for wearing, meaning she intends to wear it and adorn herself with it, then there is no zakah on it. But if she intends to keep it as savings, or for a need where she might sell it if necessary, or for trade, then there is zakah on it. Yes.
The questioner asks: Is zakah obligatory on a girl who does not work and has some simple jewelry that her father gave her as a gift?
Answer:
If this jewelry is for wearing, meaning she intends to wear it and adorn herself with it, then there is no zakah on it. But if she intends to keep it as savings, or for a need where she might sell it if necessary, or for trade, then there is zakah on it. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل تجب الزكاة في الحلي؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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